Hit Point

It has felt like a while since an original, exciting new UK crime drama has blessed our screens, but with Howard Overman’s Hit Point, the wait is over. Spearheaded by the electrifying duo Nick Blood and BAFTA nominee Saffron Hocking, the six-part series follows police detectives Leo (Blood) and Bella (Hocking) as they dive headfirst into London’s criminal underworld to solve a string of connected robberies and murders. However, what they find is a river of corruption that, if fully uncovered, will turn Bella’s world and all she thought she knew upside down.

Every good cop buddy drama needs charming leads, and Blood and Hocking are just that. They make a decent on-screen team with effortless chemistry that lets the viewer easily comprehend that the two of them are close colleagues. Beneath the initial layer, each character has additional external motives that contribute to the wider narrative, but it’s Leo who particularly finds himself as the conflicted villain of the story, slipping further into the darkness in hopes of providing light for his disabled brother. As a result, when the twists and turns unravel, one finds oneself becoming more attached to him because of his honest motivations.

The jewel in the crown of Hit Point most definitely comes in the underlying score, music choice and editing. Choosing to fully embrace soul music as the musical accompaniment to the drama is an interesting decision, but one that fittingly matches the style of the filming and characters. The sound mixing is an absolute vibe and a joyous journey through time, toning the way the drama rides the line between not taking itself too seriously and snapping back to a dangerous reality.

Where the writing is concerned, the dialogue flows well, carrying the plot forward with a sense of endearment, but some of the lines and exchanges are a little bit amateur. The story also quickly reveals the connections between all the crime gangs and police in the opening scenes, arguably a little too early in the story despite it being a pivotal plot element. Instead, it builds suspense episode on episode by focusing on the web of deceit that is spun and how to survive being caught in it, rather than keeping viewers guessing who the real villains of the story are.

Undeniably a breath of fresh air, Hit Point is Line of Duty with a sprinkling more fun, presented nicely in digestible 60-minute episodes. This series will undoubtedly leave audiences laughing, shocked and with adrenaline pumping all at the same time as they encounter the gritty corners of London.

Guy Lambert

Hit Point is released on U on 13^th August 2026.

Watch the trailer for Hit Point here: